Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 2:14PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 214 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout 9 miles east of
Riverton, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Boysen State Park around 220 PM MDT.
Hidden Valley around 225 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Shoshoni.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Wind River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov